Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-12
THEY TUMBLE.
The City Council Elevates It's
Hat in the Presence
OF the Metro's-A Calm Session WITH 8
Fair Amount Of Business.

OF the Metro's-A Calm Session WIFE =
Fair Amount Of Business.
City council met last evening WITH his
honor in the chair, Councilman Heaiy, Stone,
Brown, Harris, Buckridge, Simison and
Kenyon present. City Clerk Schattner was
on hand after vacation of some weeks Ihe
lobby was well filled. 1t had gained circula-
ton that lively meeting was in store and
hence the interest manifested. Some CLAIMED
that the meeting would be OF more than
usual interest, and others who had looked
after the docket thought the evening woaio
be tame one and of no special interest. The
minute reading was a big job and took con
siderable time, which was occupied by the
lobby in animated conversation over the
situation.
Mr.. Kenyon, chairman of the finance com
mittee, reported the financial condition OF
the city, showing bills of s6,5Co and in the
treasury s., 100. Report adopted.
Mr.. Healy, of public improvements COM
mittee, reported the Rock I-land company
desiring to put telegraph poles in the city,
and desired the privilege of constructing
their line The company was allowed the
privilege of constructing its line on the west
side of Mead avenue.
The Rapid Transit Motor Line company
extended an invitation to city officials to
pass over the line next Thursday evening,
- t,,x7i
cepted. Lemonade, ice cream and other re-
freshments are promised at Eldridge park.
When the report of the police committee
was called the following was submitted;
1.-THE undersigned board of police commits
sioners of the city of Wichita, Kansas, ap-
pointed by the executive council of the state
of Kansas have qualified and organized and
commissions are herein inclosed. We re-
spectfully request that you provide the nee
essary Accommodations for the sessions OF the
board as proyeded by law.
We also respectfully invite and request
your cooperation in the discharge OF our
duties as police commissioners.
B. B. EGGLEsTON, Pres.
o. D. KIRK, Sec.
w. B. JONES.
Mr. HeaIy moved that the commission be
given the council chamber for meetings. The
mayor was instructed to confer with the com
mission concerning the dismissal of men.
The following resolution was issued.
Whereas, the executive council of the state
Kansas have appointed B. B. Eggleston, o.
d. Kirk and W B. Jones as board OF police
commissioners for the city Of Wichita and
said board have duly organized and appoint
ed a police judge, marshal and policemen fol
the city and
Whereas, the action of the executive conn
Gil and police commission take from mayor
and councilmen and the officers appointed 10y
them all the authority and responsibility in
the public government Of the city.
Therefore: Be it rerolved, that
we recommend that the mayor meet
with said board of police commissioners and
agree with them upon time when the police
officers heretofore acting shall vacate thell
several offices, and the officers appointed by
said board shall be inste lied in office.
The public improvement committee was
instructed to see that the Fl. Scott company
replace crossing lately removed.
A communication from A. G. Walden was
read in which it was suggested that some
more apparatus be secured. The matter
was taken under consideration. Mr.. Healy
stated that special agents of insurance com
panies complimented the fire department
Mr.. Buckridge reported that the county
commissioners were willing to pay half fol
Improvement of Thirteenth street bridge, il
the city would pay the other half. Mr.
Kenyon suggested the finances were IN
condition not to allow much bridge building
Buckridge thought the bridge ought to bt
repair ed before election. Healy thought
bonds should be voted. The city engineer
was instructed to make detailed estimate o.
the cost of a new bridge.
Mr.. Buckridge moved that the street com
missioner be instructed to ditch water
street from Tenth street to Central avenue
which would bring relief to the territory
of the city and thought it the best in the city
The small pressure of water given the city
was not to be attributed to the present water
company. The present company was put
ting down better mains and il at present {
pressure would be put on it would blow the
mains out of the ground. 1t was decided Il
give the water pressure test.
Mr.. Brown, of the sewerage committee
stated that the committee was unable to tel
how money for paying for Topeka avenue
sewer could be secured. Mr.. Camp
bell, assistant city attorney, wa
called upon for an opinion
He said there was no doubt but the cit,
could issue bonds for paying or the Topeks
avenue sewer, but how it should be paid wa
the question. The paying on the bonds i
next question. One important proposition
is that no property not benefited by sewer
can be taxed to pay for the sewer. The onl,
way is TO issue bonds and pay for it, then b,
the time the bonds are due can know who i
to pay for it He hau prepared an ordinance
which was read
The city attorney, city clerk. and sewerag
committees will meet "Wednesday evening a
3 o'clock to investigate the question,
The hay market was moved to the corner
of Washington avenue and Williams street
A remonstrance was submitted agains
bull ding sidewalk on corner of Thirteenth
street and Fourth avenue. The sidewall
was or dered not built. The sidewalk peti
ton showed the names Of some of the mel
who Kicked on putting down sidewalks il
front of their own property. They though
the council ought to compel other people t.
make sidewalks but they did not want to b
in that number